Four-time NBA champion LeBron James will be Team USA's male flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, the American team said on Monday.
The two-time Olympic gold medallist, aged 39, will be participating in his fourth Olympics.
Its an incredible honour to represent the US on this global stage, especially in a moment that can bring the whole world together, James said in a statement.
For a kid from Akron, this responsibility means everything to not only myself, but to my family, all the kids in my hometown, my teammates, fellow Olympians and so many people across the country with big aspirations.
Sports have the power to bring us all together, and Im proud to be a part of this important moment.
